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The Nature of Violence

Rutger challenges the notion that violence is inherent to human nature, suggesting that most people find it difficult to commit acts of violence. He highlights a poignant moment during World War I when soldiers, despite being enemies, connected through shared humanity, leading to spontaneous acts of peace. This connection, he argues, poses a threat to the war effort, revealing that the desire for peace often lurks beneath the surface, contrary to popular beliefs about our violent instincts.